John Prescott
John Prescott is a British politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions under Prime Minister Tony Blair from 1997 to 2007. Known for his robust personality and direct approach, Prescott was a prominent figure in the Labour Party and played a significant role in the government's policies on urban regeneration and transport infrastructure. He is also remembered for his advocacy for regional devolution in England, and his tenure saw the introduction of measures aimed at improving local governance and empowering regional authorities.
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Prescott was clear that he did not think the BBC was 'institutionally biased' towards any particular agenda.
‘Blind spots’ but no institutional bias: key points after MPs question senior BBC figures | BBC
United Kingdom· 2025-11-25
Prescott is a former journalist who went on to become a corporate adviser.
Why is the BBC expected to apologise over a Donald Trump speech edit? | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-10
Prescott was labelled 'two Jags' by the press after he used two Jaguar cars.
Angela Rayner’s departure is an old-fashioned scalp for the rightwing press | Angela RaynerUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-05
John Prescott was in a 'class of his own when it came to discomfiting Charles'.
Seven claims made in new royal book from Brexit to CoronationUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-03
John Prescott intervened to help Karl Bushby and Dimitri Kieffer after their arrest in Russia.
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Hungary· 2025-07-29
Psychologist John Prescott, author of Taste Matters: Why we like the foods we do.
Where do flavours come from and how are they made?
Australia· 2025-06-15
Rayner's proposal is similar to the one tried and abandoned by her predecessor John Prescott.
Keir Starmer is having his chainsaw moment – but all he will slash is democracy | Simon JenkinsUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
